Serving 269 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Polk Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85-89%
72%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Polk Elementary School?
269 students attend Polk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Polk Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Polk Elementary School?
Polk Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Polk Elementary School offer ?
Polk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Polk Elementary School part of?
Polk Elementary School is part of Pleasant Valley School District.
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